How to Evaluate Political Risk in Investment Decisions

Part of the "Israel Up-Close 2014" multicity tour and featuring Hillel Schuster, lecturer at Bar-Ilan's Graduate School for Business Administration and principal head of corporate finance at KPMG Israel.

Fashion and Finance

"The Power of a Plan: Women & Wealth" presentation is designed to uncover the investment challenges women face in each stage of life, and how women can overcome those challenges to build a financially secure future. In addition: a presentation by Saks Fifth Avenue on current fashion trends, showcasing work wear to casual wear.

WILL Power

An evening of networking, panel discussion and Q&A about the reality for young, working women and what the Youth Job Center's WILL (Women Invested in Learning and Livelihoods) program is doing to help.

SMPS November Luncheon: Retail and Mixed-Use Development Forecast

Panel of experts will discuss retail and mixed-use developments in the pipeline from local, regional and international perspectives. Walk away with first-hand information from decision makers and senior leadership who are at the forefront of retail and mixed-use developments.

Why Your Business Plan Won't Work and How Lean Startup Methodologies Will Rule the Future of New Product Development

Mark Werwath, McCormick School of Engineering - Northwestern University, will present applying lean startup methodologies to large organizations rather than putting together business plans to justify new product development.

Contractor Safety Forum

Contractor Safety Forums bring together safety directors, Occupational Safety and Health Administration representatives and many others from Chicagoland's best industry firms for a frank and open discussion of job-site safety issues.

Settle It: Resolving Financial Family Law Conundrums

Topics will include: the financial implications of the privately held business value, professional corporations and earnings; what “true” or “economic” income really is; the tax effect of proposed settlements.

Sponsored by The Turnaround Management Assn./Chicago Midwest chapter Women's Group

November 14

Salvation Army Starlighter Luncheon

Leaders from Chicago’s business and philanthropic communities will come together to kick off the holiday season and the annual Red Kettle campaign. This year’s Corporate Partner Award will be presented to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.